Conrad pulled Fia behind him to protect her and grabbed his wrist.“Why did you bring her to see Eileen! I told you not to meddle in my private affairs!” Victor was so angry that his eyes were bloodshot.Conrad replied sharply, “Before accusing others, reflect on yourself!”“It’s my personal matter, so there is no need for you to be bothered!” Victor pulled his wrist back and wanted to beat Conrad again.This time, Tiger brought people over and restrained Victor roughly.Conrad couldn’t be bothered to talk to him. He held Fia’s hand and walked toward the operating theater.Fia felt the strength with which he held her wrist and it was a little tight.This indicated that he was not in a good mood.Thinking about how Sapphire had come to the house to ask her for help. If she had known that things would turn out like this, she would not have said so much and directly agreed. Then, this kind of thing would not have happened.“Sorry.”Conrad heard the little lady beside him apologi
That year.She was dressed in a simple white dolman sleeve sweater, matched with a red woolen skirt and a pair of white wedges.Her light brown hair was tied into a high ponytail, and she was bubbly and lively like the sunlight.She said, “Hi everyone, I’m Eileen Reid, number 520 here for the interview. I have yet to graduate from university, but don’t look down on me just because I have yet to graduate…When she smiled, her brows were like petals blooming.Victor felt a sharp pain in his heart. He placed a hand over his brows and eyes and shut his eyes tight.It was good that she was gone. It was better that she was gone.He no longer needed to be distracted because of her.No longer needed to help her best friend because she asked for his help.There was no need to worry about fighting with Conrad, that it would make her best friend unhappy and make her unhappy with himThe doors of the operation theater opened and the doctor came out as he looked at the group of people.“
“It was my fault. I did not put on my seat belt properly.”Victor frowned and heard Sapphire speak again. “Dad, Mom, why don’t you all go back first? I want to speak to Conrad and Fia.”“Fine, remember to ring us if there’s anything,” Mrs. Starling said.Mr. Starling said, “I have instructed the nurse at the nurse’s station to arrange for you two dedicated nurses.”“There’s no need for that. Isn’t my husband here?” Sapphire seemed to smile as she shouted, “Victor, you’ll stay with me at night, right?”Victor swallowed and his tone was faint. “Yes.”Mr. and Mrs. Starling glared at him. Before they left, they said that if anything else happened to their daughter, they would have a lesson for him!Victor did not have much expression from start to end. It was as if he was not involved.After her parents left, Sapphire said, “Victor, I want to drink lemonade. Can you help me buy some?”“Okay.” Victor turned around and put both his hands into his pockets and left the ward.Sapphire
Early next morning.Conrad and Fia both woke up at the same time and prepared to get out of bed.Urgent footsteps could be heard coming from the outside.Soon, the sound of knocking on the door was heard.“Master Maxwell, Madam, there are a few people outside shouting to see the madam! They are the madam’s family!”Conrad frowned. “Who?”“They said that they are… Parkers from Lumenpolis.”Fia instantly frowned. She felt like she had choked on something distasteful.Finn had mentioned the matter a couple of times and she had very clearly indicated that she had no desire to acknowledge the existence of her father.She never expected that the other party would come knocking.“What do we do now? They are outside and won’t leave.” Mrs. Whitley was at a loss.Conrad got out of bed. “Mrs. Whitley, ignore them. Go and make breakfast.”“Al… Alright!”Conrad took off his pajamas and put on a shirt and pants. He turned around to look at Fia and saw her sitting on the bed with a worri
Conrad frowned, thinking about his late mother-in-law who was as skinny as a match before she died due to the hardship she went through.If they stood side-by-side now, their difference would be like heaven and earth. Who would think that they had once loved each other?Seeing the lady who was dressed nobly standing by Conall, with her hand holding onto the middle-aged man’s arm, a hint of caution appeared in his brows.Finn noticed Conrad’s examining gaze and introduced them. “This is my elder brother and my sister-in-law.”He paused for a moment. “Fia’s father and stepmother.”“Ha.” Conrad laughed, his meaning unclear. He pointed at the sofa and spoke. “Please, sit.”Mrs. Whitley served a plate of fruits. “Everyone, please have some.”Conall brought his wife and sat down. His secretary and assistant stood behind the sofa respectfully.Annie lowered her head and pulled Finn to be seated as well.Finn sat down and immediately said, “Quickly ask Fia to come over. My brother rus
Conall’s handsome brows gathered into a frown and he clenched his fists tightly.He could not control his expression and slowly revealed his pain.He hated his own arrogance. Why had he not searched for Echo all these years?.As long as he wanted to, he would have been able to find a way to contact Echo at any time.Then he would have been able to see this child earlier, the child she had given birth to.Thinking back to when they broke up, the ruthless words he had said to Echo, he felt as if his heart was being cut with a knife.He clearly knew that she had the same pride as he did, so why did he have to say such ruthless words!It caused the two of them to go their separate ways, neither contacting the other.Fia was supported by Conrad to sit down at the sofa, and she lowered her head to smooth out her skirt and then sat down properly and elegantly.She took her hand which Conrad was holding back and she appeared like a normal person.She was looking at Conall, but he sti
Conrad stood up with her and it was as if all energy was used up on the conversation as she snuggled into his embrace.She buried her face in his embrace, not letting the “old friend” see her tears and pain.Acting coy in Conrad’s embrace on purpose, she said, “Conrad, I didn’t sleep well. Carry me up to continue sleeping.”“Sure.” Conrad picked her up, looked at Conall, and said. “We won’t be seeing you off.”Conall immediately stood up, wanting to call out to her to not let her leave, wanting to say something, but ultimately, he did not have the face to say anything.***On Mount Reditus.Autumn was coming and the temperature in the morning was not high, and the wind could even be considered cold.Conall was holding a bouquet of baby’s breath, standing in front of the cliff of Mount Reditus with tears streaming down his old face. “Echo, I’m here to see you. I brought your favorite flowers.”Just these two short sentences alone made him choked up.He squatted down and took o
An adorable figure curled up to a glob on the bed as rays of sunlight slipped through the window curtains into the room.Conrad, having finished a phone call, walked into the room, got on the bed, and laid his eyes on the glob on the bed. After a while, she mumbled, “What time is it?”Conrad glanced at his watch. “It’s past 10.”She took a deep sigh after taking two seconds to recollect herself. “Oh well, that’s one morning wasted.”Conrad scooted over to her and gently patted her head.“It’s alright. Just lie down longer if you’re tired.”Fia took a deep breath and hugged the hand that was patting her head.“How about you laze with me on the bed for a while? After lunch, I’ll accompany you to the company.” “Sure.”Conrad pulled away the blanket and cuddled with Fia.This made Fia feel safe and comfortable, scooped into Conrad’s embrace, and she nudged her back firmly to his chest.Conrad frowned and slightly moved back a little.This position would stick them too close